The gardens, originally planned by Charles Bridgeman, the royal gardener from 1728 to 1738, were transformed by landscape architect Todd Longstaffe-Gowan. The changes reconnect the palace with the neighboring park, restore historic views, and create a more welcoming entrance for visitors.

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Kensington Palace, a former home of Princess Diana and the soon-to-be address of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate), recently reopened to the public after a two-year renovation.

John Simpson & Partners also created the new ticketing space in the White Court.

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Luminous Lace, an eye-catching light sculpture by Loop.pH, is installed in the Stone Hall.

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In the Palace’s State Apartments, blue-and-white porcelain birds suspended in the Queen’s Gallery are part of installations created by Joanna Scotcher and the design studio Coney.

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The installation in the Queen’s Apartment features interactive games, soundscapes, and live performances.

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In the Red Saloon, where Queen Victoria held her first Privy Council after becoming queen, on June 20, 1837, silhouettes of courtiers are projected on the walls as part of the “Victoria Revealed” exhibit.

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The “Love Room” recounts the history of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s romance and displays the queen’s wedding dress and jewelry designed by her husband.